PRACTICE TEST

Fill in each gap with one suitable phrase.

busy himself avail themselves content yourself compose himself prove himself
Pull yourself apply yourself express himself Suit yourself pride themselves
wear yourself out enjoy yourself

1. He .......busied himself............cleaning the room.

2. You’ll have to ........content yourself......with second place.
3. They ...........pride themselves..........on their performance.
4. They ........availed themselves......of the free coffee.
5. He .....proved himself.....to be unreliable. Don’t kid yourself.
6. He is completely untrustworthy. ......Pull yourself.....together!
7. If you don’t stop working for a bit you’ll....wear yourself out.........
8. The witness took a deep breath and...composed himself...
9. You’ll have to...apply yourself..... to your work more.
10. Doesn’t he ...express himself........well!
11. Did you ....enjoy yourself...... last night?
12. Do as you please.............suit yourself.......

I. Pick out the word that has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest
1. a. symbol b. cycle c. skyscraper d. apply
2. a. soon b. good c. too d. food
3. a. submit b. succeed c. subway d. support
4. a. honest b. honour c. ghost d. house
5. A. dim B. limb C. climb D. limp
II. Choose the word with the different stress pattern.
1. A. influence B. instructor C. intelligent D. inflation
2. A. popularity B. respectable C. imaginable D. equality
3. A. inactive B. inevitable C. innocent D. intensity
4. A. advent B. adverb C. adventure D. addict
5. A. continent B. continue C. conflict D. context
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets to complete the following paragraph.
1.A lot of people are (1-criticize) ____critical_____of school sports these days.
2.Some say there is too much (2. emphasize) __emphasis___on football and baseball and not enough on education.
3. They regard him as the __savior__of the country. (SAVE)
4. In his later paintings he used a more…harmonious…….blend of colours. (HARMONY)
5. She has that reserve and slight coldness of manner, which is…typically……..English. (TYPE)
6.Even if you are good at a game, you shouldn’t be....overconfident.........(confident)
7.I fell ....asleep………when I was watching that boring film. (sleep)
8. The company is…receptive……to new ideas ay all times. (RECEIVE)
9.This car is really...luxurious….(luxury)
10.He is a very…skilled…carpenter. (skill)
IV. Choose the best answer.
11. My parents lent me the money. _______, I couldn’t have afforded the trip.
A. However B. Therefore C. Only if D. Otherwise
12. It was Mr. Harding _______ the bill to yesterday.
A. who sent my secretary B. to whom my secretary sent
C. that my secretary sent D. my secretary sent
13. Dora _________ in university when you come back in three years' time.
A will be studying B. will have been studied C. is studying D. would study
14. People from different religions have different _________and often follow different rules of living
A. beliefs B. ways C. ideas D. things
15. Sportsmen.................their political differences on the sports field.
A. take part B. put aside C. take place D. keep apart
16. The child was told to eat all his vegetables.................he would get no ice-cream.
A. in case B. instead C. or else D. in fact
17. Brain has been working _________ since he was promoted.
A. much harder B. as harder C. just as harder D. more hardly
18. He was very taken.................by her aggressive attitude.
A. about B. aside C. apart D. aback
19. My brother’s already been to most countries in the world. He has travelled _________
A. wide and far B. far and wide C. long and broad D. broad and long
20. -“Do you mind if I take a seat?” - “_____________ .“
A. Yes, I don’t mind B. No, do as you please
C. No I mind D. Yes, do as you please
21- Ann: “ Why don’t we go to the concert for a chance?” - Jim: “ _________”
A. Because we can’t B. Yes, let’s C. we are busy D. It’s very boring
22. Working hours will fall to under 35 hours a week, ?
A. will they B. won't they C. won't it D. will it
23. Not until_________home _________ that he had taken someone else's bike.
A. he got/ he realized B. he got/ did he realize
C. did he get/ he realized D. he got/ he did realize
24. "Can you help me now?" "______"
A. No, thanks. B. No, I'm not going to take it.
C. I'll be right there. D. I'll be OK.
25: The child who was caught ______ was made to stand in the corner of the classroom.
A. behaving B. misbehave C. misbehavior D. misbehaving
26: ______ the country joined the WTO, it has made big economic achievements.

A. After B. Since C. When D. As soon as

27: They are conducting a wide ______ _ of surveys throughout Vietnam.
A. collection B. range C. selection D. group
28: Slang can be defined as a set of codes used in ______ language.
A. informal B. unfamiliar C. informative D. uneducated
29. There’s no danger in using this machine as long as you ……………to the safety regulations.
A. comply B. adhere C. observe D. abide
30. His speech was careful and …………..but his words seemed to make no sense.
A. distinguished B. distinct C. distinctive D. distinguishable
31. It’s a serious operation for a woman as old as my grandmother. She is very frail. I hope she ………………
A. gets away B. comes round C. pulls through D. stands up
32. That flowers are-------everywhere is a sign of spring
A. Coming out B. breaking out C. Taking over D. going over.
33. The boy is hyperactive. I put it--------wrong diet.
A. Down with B. Down to C. up against D. Up with
34. A good dictionary is indispensable……..any English majors.
A. To B. For C. At D. With
35. The police are looking into new ways of ......... major crime.
A. contending B. wrestling C. combating D. striving
36. He made a number of ………..remarks about my cooking, which upset me.
A. slashing B. stabbing C. chopping D. cutting
37. I supposed, as ___ we all, that the meeting would be cancelled.
A. did B. equally C. would D. just
38. He'll probably want to know if you ____.
A. will have been drinking B. didn't drink C. had drunk D. have been drinking
39. His house is nothing out of the __________; it’s just an average five-room house.
A. normal B. usual C. ordinary D. typical
40. My father is getting old and forgetful. _______, he is experienced and helpful.
A. Be that as it may B. Regardless C. Inasmuch as it is D. Consequently

VI. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word to complete the paragraph.
As a result of years of research, we know that (1)...too……much animal’s fat is bad for our health. For example,
Americans eat a lot of meat and only a small (2)…amount… of grains, fruit and vegetables. Because of their diet, they
have high (3)…rates…of cancer and heart disease. In Japan, in contrast, people eat large amounts of grains and very little
meat. The Japanese also have very low rates of cancer and heart disease. In fact, the Japanese live longer than anyone else
in the world. (4)..When….. hamburgers, ice-cream, and other high fat foods become popular in Japan, the rates of heart
disease and cancer are increasing there as well. People are also eating more meat and dairy (5)…products… in other
countries such as Cuba, Mauritius and Hungary. Not (6).surprisingly…, the disease rates in other countries are increasing
(7)……along. with the change in diet.
Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. We know that food we eat affects us in different ways. For instance,
doctors believe that fruit and vegetables can (8)……help……. prevent many different diseases, (9)…but…… animal fat
can cause disease. We can improve our (10)…diet…… now and enjoy many years of healthy living.

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer
to each of the following questions.
TRAVEL AND TECHNOLOGY
It wasn't long ago that going on holiday meant visiting or calling a travel agent to book your flights and hotel. Now,
technology may be putting these travel agencies out of business. For one, more people are going online to find and
compare prices of flights and hotels, and plan their own itineraries, while connecting with other travellers and reading
about each others' experiences. The Internet has a wealth of resources so travellers can learn more about their destination,
discover local treasures, or uncover any potential problems they could encounter. Here are three travellers who have not
looked back since going online:
Geoff, 37
The first thing I do when I'm preparing to travel is to visit traveller-review websites like TripAdvisor. These interactive
sites let travellers share their experiences at tourist attractions, restaurants, and hotels. They can give each place a rating,
write a review, or discuss them in online forums. Reading the opinions of genuine travellers can be much more
convincing than any advertisement. On top of that, reviewers ofen provide tips, like where to find a money changer in a
small town, or which is the best room in a hotel. Also, being able to search for attractions by location, price, or quality
rating is a big help because the kind of place I'm looking for depends on whether I'm travelling for work or for leisure.

When I travel for work, I focus on comfort and location. But when I'm with my wife and three kids, I always try to get the
best value for our money. We also love making peronalized travel plans that focus on our interests, such as food and
beautiful beaches.
Hanna, 24
I used to accompany my family on package trips with tour guides and expensive accommodation, but travelling like that
separates you from the local culture. It's not really my style. When I go travelling by myself, I love to stay with local
people, so I use websites like Couchsurfing and Airbnb to find people to stay with. These sites help you connect with
someone in your destination city so that you can rent their space or even stay in their spare room for free. I find that
staying with someone is often more comfortable than staying in a hotel, and it's usually cheaper. Also, by staying with
locals, you get to meet new people and can get sightseeing tips about the city you're visiting. I love to experience the
culture and not just the tourist attractions. So when I stay with people, I ask them to telI me about cool places they go to,
like their favourite cafés, markets, and shops. And by the end of my stay, I've usually made a few friends!
Rajeev, 28
These days, I never leave for a trip without my smartphone. I use apps and the Internet to access maps, airport
information, and many other things. I used to take taxis or the subway to get everywhere in a new city. But not only does
the cost of these rides add up, they're also not a great way to see a city or learn about a new place. With my smartphone,
I'm more confident finding my own way around. I always have access to a map, so I do a lot of walking tours. I don't
have to worry about getting lost because I can enter my destination into my phone and it will give me directions, and even
re-adjusts the route if I make a wrong turn. I've even used smartphone apps to tour museums in New York and London.
With the right apps and an Internet connection, a smartphone makes navigating the city a breeze!
Question 19: Why does Geoff like using traveller-review websites?
A. Real travellers often give the most accurate and, helpful information.
B. He wants to find cheap accomodations.
C. He tries to find the cheapest options for his business trips.
D. The sites help him meet local people in the places he travels to.
Question 20: Which traveller is LEAST likely to use a website like Couchsurfing?
A. Hanna B. Rajeev C. All of them D. Geoff
Question 21: How do websites like Couchsurfing or Airbnb work?
A. They give you sightseeing tips and information on the local culture.
B. They help you meet local people who are willing to let you stay with them.
C. They help you find cheap and comfortable accommodation in hotels.
D. They help tourists with finding information about hotels and restaurants.
Question 22: What does the writer mean when he says the three travellers have not looked back (line 5)?
A. They are thinking back to their experiences using technology while travelling.
B. They now prefer to use technology instead of going to travel agencies.
 C. They do not regret travelling by themselves.
D. They only use the best and latest technology when travelling.
Question 23: What does a smart phone makes navigating the city a breeze (last line) mean?
A. You get exercise and fresh air doing a walking tour with a smart phone.
B. It’s quite easy to navigate on the map for new destinations.
C. A smart phone helps you connect to other people for information about a city.
D. It's very easy to get around the city with a smart phone.
Question 24: The writer collected these three opinions to......
A. show teenagers’ trend of travelling
B. show the different ways people are using technology to improve travel
C. convince people that technology is not necessary for travel
D. illustrate the pros and cons of travel-related technology
Question 25: Why does the writer think travel agencies are going out of business?
A. The prices are too expensive B. Travel agancies are not available.
C. Booking for a tour is complicated. D. More people are going online to suitable flights and
hotels.

VII. Choose the best answer.

When do you think about it ?It’s amazing that anyone gets away with a carefree holiday. It seems there is
limitless..1………..for things to go wrong, from flight delays and lost language to poor accommodation. A recent
questionnaire showed that a third of people who replied had a..2……….about their holiday last year. And these
unhappy..3……….discussed the problem with their tour company, nearly half said it involved time and effort on
their..4………..to resolve things. When asked exactly what the reasons were for their..5……….top of list was flight

delays and 20 percent of holiday-makers to Europe said they had to wait up an hour.
More worrying is the..6………...that almost a third of holiday-makers who had complained said it was about the
apartment or hotel room they had been..7………..There is an enormous variety of holiday..8…….... and recommend that
consumers look for places that have been inspected by the tourist boards; this way they can have the ..9……….that they
will get the type of accommodation they are looking for. It seems that tour companies now offer more honest..10……….
brochures though. Eighty five percent of holiday-makers who ..11………..to our questionnaire said the description
offered by the company..12……….. the place they visited and the facilities provided.
This is good news for the industry and for holiday-makers. A holiday is a major..13……...yet it’s one we can’t try
before we..14……….All we have to go on is the brochure and it’s a..15………. to tour operators that now contain more
detail.
1. a-opportunity b-potential c-chance d-possibility
2. a-worry b-sadness c-complaint d-groan
3. a-humans b-operators c-holiday-makers d-wanderers
4. a-self b-resource c-own d-part
5. a-complaint b-sorrow c-dissatisfaction d-boredom
6. a-issue b-fact c-matter d-question
7. a-allocated b-located c-taken d-serviced
8. a-destination b-living c-accommodation d-staying
9. a-confidence b-belief c-impression d-satisfaction
10. a-true b-real c-right d-accurate
11. a-answered b-responded c-appealed d-joined
12. a-matched b-coincided c-was d-paralleled
13. a-buying b-purchase c-charge d-exchange
14. a-pay b-take c-make d-go
15. a-mortgage b-loan c-deal d-credit

Rewrite the following sentences so that they have the same meaning with the given.
1. “Do you need anything else?” the shopkeeper asked him.
The shopkeeper asked him if he needed anything else_______________________
2. Hue Ancient City attracts thousands of tourists.
Thousands of tourists _are attracted by hue ancient city_________________
3. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager.
Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager………………
4. The only thing they didn’t steal was the television.
They stole everything except the television...............................
5. It seems that no-one predicted the correct result.
No-one....seemed to be able to predict the correct result........................................
6. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
No....matter how loud he shout, I still won’t take any notice......................
7. It was such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It’s too marvelous an opportunity that we mustn’t miss it
8. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
We have.......the whole of the first floor decorated.................................................
9. I write to him almost every day
Hardly any day do I not write to him………
10. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.
I’m sorry not attending Professor Baker’s lecture…………………………………………….